Cumberland County Public Schools

📣 Exciting Staff Updates at CUCPS! 🎉

We’re thrilled to introduce some old faces in new roles and new faces joining our Duke family! Please help us welcome:

👋 Mr. Michael Hill – Assistant Principal, Cumberland Middle School
👋 Mr. Nathan King – Assistant Principal, Cumberland High School
👋 Ms. Cynthia Corrigan – Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
👋 Ms. Kimberly Full – Administrative Assistant to the CUCPS Family

We’re excited for the 2025–2026 school year and grateful for the leadership and support these individuals will bring to our schools and community. 💙💛 #TeamCUCPS #DukePride

Good Afternoon CuCPS Familes. The following is a message from Hampden Sydney College regarding the summer basketball camp being hosted at Cumberland High School--

We hope the summer is treating you well. We hope many of you have received information on our Hampden Sydney Kids Camp but our staff would like to personally invite you! We are very excited and appreciative of the partnership with Cumberland County Schools to help make this happen. This will be our 6th year running our kids camp and we hope, if you have not attended before, that you will consider sending your child this summer! The camp is designed for children ages 6-17, packed with fun, learning, and help them improve their game. Our staff believes that this camp will not only help your child improve their game but we also focus on character development through our introduction of our Program’s vision and core values. We love to connect with the community and we hope to get a chance to do it with you. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to via cell (919-475-6705) or my email (bgibson@hsc.edu) The link is posted on the Cumberland website and social media platforms.

🎉 Our Dukes Have Been Busy This Summer! 🎉 🏃‍♀️ Congratulations to Cumberland-Sixty West Jets Track Club athletes for their outstanding performances at the AAU & USATF Junior Olympic Regional Qualifiers! 🏅 Sadie Fletcher – 1st place, 1500m Race Walk (Girls 9-10), USATF Region 3 ➡️ Headed to Georgia! 🏅 Daryn Woodson-Trent – 2nd place Shot Put & Discus (Girls 15-16), AAU Region 5 ➡️ Headed to Texas! 🏅 Aaliyah Minter – 3rd place Heptathlon (Girls 15-16), AAU Region 5 ➡️ Headed to Texas! 👏 Earl Venable – 6th place Shot Put (Boys 17-18), AAU Region 5 🥎 Cumberland Belles Softball played for the District Championship! 🎖️ Cadet Christopher Bobb successfully completed JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) Camp Eagle! His resilience, leadership, and discipline made us proud! #WeAreCuCPS

🎉 Shout out to Mr. Lewis Longenecker! 📚 Yesterday, Mr. Longenecker, Cumberland Middle School history teacher, presented at the UVA Nau Civil War Center’s Summer Teacher Institute—and he nailed it! 🙌 Speaking to 25 history educators from across the country, he shared the incredible work he and his students are doing to research and create historical markers. 👏 We are so proud of Mr. Longenecker for representing CuCPS and bringing student-led historical inquiry to a national stage! #WeAreCuCPS

Are you ready to make a difference in a school division where students and staff come first and community matters? Cumberland County Public Schools is looking for passionate, dedicated educators and staff to join our team. Be part of something special. Be a mentor. Be a leader. Be a Duke! 👑 ✅ Supportive leadership ✅ Strong community partnerships ✅ Small-town charm with big opportunities 🌐 Apply today and start your journey with CuCPS: https://www.cucps.k12.va.us/page/human-resources-1

Good morning, CuCPS! Wishing everyone a great day and week ahead. #WeAreCuCPS

What a great week of summer learning! We hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for being a Duke! #WeAreCuCPS

Today marks the end of an era… Congratulations, Ms. Lee! Thank you for your years of dedication and service. You’ve got your shirt and you’re ready—retirement begins today! Once a Duke, always a Duke! #WeAreCuCPS

Today we honor and celebrate Ms. Owens on her retirement from CuCPS! For years, Ms. Owens has gone above and beyond to keep our schools clean, welcoming, and beautiful. Her pride in her work, warm smile, and steady presence have made a lasting impact on students, staff, and the entire CuCPS community. Thank you, Ms. Owens, for all the love and care you’ve poured into our buildings—you’ve truly helped make our schools shine, inside and out. Wishing you a joyful and relaxing retirement—you’ve earned it! #ForeverADuke #DukePride #WeAreCuCPS

Ms. Shores has been on a radio tour highlighting all the great things happening in CuCPS! Thank you to 92.9 Kickin Country and WFLO for helping us share our story with the community. #WeAreCuCPS

📣 Cumberland High School Names New Assistant Principal 📣 Cumberland County Public Schools is excited to announce Mr. Nathan King as the new Assistant Principal of Cumberland High School for the upcoming school year. Mr. King brings a background in education and communications. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism/Electronic Media from Appalachian State University and a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Virginia State University. He holds a Virginia teaching license with endorsements in English 6–12 and Administration and Supervision PreK–12. Mr. King most recently served as a teacher at New HOPE Academy and currently works as the Co-Administrator of the New Direction Night School and Intersession Coordinator for Hopewell City Public Schools. He previously taught photojournalism and advised the yearbook at Bluestone High School for three years and served as the sports editor for The Farmville Herald for fourteen years. **"I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to join this incredible community as the assistant principal at Cumberland High School! Cumberland has always stood out as a school division that constantly pushes boundaries and unlocks the extraordinary potential within every student and educator. In my 'return' to Cumberland, I am genuinely excited to work alongside Dr. Wheeler and our amazing faculty, working hand-in-hand with our dynamic students and this passionate community. Together, we're going to take Duke Pride to new heights, creating an environment where excellence isn't just expected—it's celebrated."** — Mr. Nathan King Dr. Wheeler, incoming principal of CHS, shared: “We are thrilled to have Mr. King join our team. With his experience and background, he will be a great addition to the CuCPS family. Looking forward to a great year.” Incoming Superintendent Ms. Shores and outgoing Superintendent Dr. Chip Jones both expressed their excitement about the future of CHS and CuCPS, confident that the leadership team will continue building a strong foundation of excellence and opportunity. Please join us in welcoming Mr. King to the Duke family!

🏈💪 No Off-Season for Our Dukes! 💪🏈 Even though the school year is over, our Dukes athletes are putting in the work and getting ready for the upcoming season! Off-season conditioning is underway: 📅 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📅 Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 First day of tryouts/practice is July 31—mark your calendar! For more info, contact our AD, Mr. Mosby, or Coach Fleenor. 🔥 Our athletes are already gaining experience—they recently attended the Virginia Tech Football Camp to sharpen their skills!

🎓 Attention CHS Rising Seniors--Class of 2026! 🎓 Mark your calendars—Senior Portraits are happening on Wednesday, July 10th! 📸 This is your moment—don’t miss the chance to capture it! Check out the flyer for all the details. #WeAreCuCPS

We definitely see our future medical professionals in action! 🩺🧠 Our Dukes rock—and they’re making the most of summer learning fun! 💙💛 #WeAreCuCPS

Shoutout to our amazing custodial team for getting everything ready and making it shine! 🌟 From classrooms to hallways, their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Our schools sparkle because of you—our team rocks! 💪🧹🧼#WeAreCuCPS

Ten CHS FFA members attended the 99th VA FFA Convention at Virginia Tech—competing in CDEs, earning Gold & Silver chapter honors, and celebrating a State Degree recipient. A proud moment for CuCPS! Congrats to all! #WeAreCuCPS

Please help us congratulate William Fleenor for earning the prestigious Virginia FFA State Degree at the 99th Annual Virginia FFA State Convention! This is the highest honor a member can receive from the Virginia FFA Association, recognizing leadership, service, dedication, and hard work in agriculture. We’re proud of all that William has accomplished—on the farm, in the classroom, and on the field. Way to go, William! #WeAreCuCPs

Happy Father’s Day from CuCPS! Thank you to all the dads, granddads, and father figures who support, guide, and inspire our students every day. We appreciate you and celebrate the difference you make. #WeAreCuCPS

🚨 Exciting Leadership News from Cumberland Middle School! 🚨 Cumberland County Public Schools is proud to announce Mr. Michael Hill as the new Assistant Principal of CMS! 🎉 With over 30 years of experience in education, Mr. Hill has served students in grades 5–12 across all core content areas. His career includes teaching in traditional classrooms, co-teaching environments, gifted education, and the International Baccalaureate program. He’s also spent four years in school administration, focusing on instructional leadership and positive school culture. Mr. Hill has already been making a difference at CMS as a math teacher, and now he’s stepping into this new leadership role to continue supporting students, staff, and families. 💬 “I am truly honored to continue serving the Cumberland community in this new role,” says Mr. Hill. “I’m committed to working with our amazing staff to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment for every student.” Incoming Principal Jason Mawyer shared, “Michael Hill is exactly the type of leader we need—thoughtful, experienced, and deeply committed to doing what’s best for students.” Incoming Superintendent Missy Shores added, “We are building a strong team at CMS. Mr. Hill’s appointment reflects our commitment to student-first leadership across the division.” We are excited for what the future holds under this dynamic new leadership team! 💙💛 #WeAreCuCPS

Now is the time to join something special… 💙💛 We’re building excellence at every level—and we’re looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join the CuCPS Dukes family! Whether you're an educator, leader, support staff, or ready to make a difference behind the wheel in transportation, there’s a place for you here where hearts lead and futures grow. Be part of a division where relationships matter, innovation is encouraged, and students always come first. Come grow with us. Come lead with us. Come drive with us. Come be a Duke. Visit our website or contact us today to learn more about current opportunities! https://www.cucps.k12.va.us/page/human-resources-1